High altitude winds like the jet stream are weaker in the summer, so the effects won’t be noticeable until later this year.
"La Niña"
After 3 La Niña years in a row, Alaska’s cold climate luck is about to run out
Climatologist Brian Brettschneider says models suggest that a flip toward an El Niño is possible.
Alaska sees third La Niña winter forecast in a row
The forecast favors colder-than-average temperatures for Southeast Alaska this winter.
Below normal, record-breaking cold for Southeast Alaska for the holidays
Southeast Alaska saw below average temperatures over Christmas weekend and even colder temperatures are expected in the first week of 2022.
Alaska’s early cold snap isn’t going away any time soon
The cold has set in across most of Alaska and set daily record lows in places like Homer, King Salmon and Bethel.
La Niña conditions will likely bring cooler temperatures to Southeast Alaska again this winter
National Weather Service forecaster Benjamin Linstid says it’s not uncommon to see two La Nina winters in a row — forecasters call it a “double-dip.”
Ask a Climatologist: Unwavering atmospheric river soaked Southcentral Alaska
A proverbial “fire hose” of moisture hit parts of Southcentral Alaska over the past several days, causing flooding in places like Girdwood and a landslide that closed the Sterling Highway.
Alaska could see another La Niña winter, but early season snow and temps don’t mean much
Alaskans shouldn’t read too much into the early season cold temperatures and snowfall.
Fall storms set back Bering and Chukchi sea ice formation in already delayed season
One climatologist forecasts sea ice will form late, the extent will be below average, and it will be similar to last year’s.
Ask a Climatologist: What to expect when you’re expecting La Niña
Climate researcher Brian Brettschneider with the National Weather Service has predictions for winter, as well as the implications for Arctic sea ice.